KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 vs Aprilia Tuono

The KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 passes its MOT first time more often than the Aprilia Tuono: 89.5% vs 88.4%, a 1.1-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	KTM 1290 Superduke R 17	Aprilia Tuono
First-time pass rate	89.5%	88.4%
Outright fail rate	3.8%	5.5%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+0.9 pts	+2.3 pts
Engine size	1,301cc	998cc
Rank among all models	#1113 of 5428	#1478 of 5428
Median miles at test	8,902	11,489
MOT tests analysed	2,170	34,724
Most common failure	lamps and reflectors	brakes

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	KTM 1290 Superduke R 17	Aprilia Tuono
Lights & signalling	1.5%	2.5%
Brakes	1.1%	1.5%
Tyres & wheels	0.9%	1.1%
Structure & body	0.8%	0.6%
Steering & suspension	0.1%	1.2%
Drive system	0%	0.3%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.2%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	KTM 1290 Superduke R 17	Aprilia Tuono
2020	92.2%	90.5%
2021	86.5%	90.2%
2022	87.1%	89.9%
2023	87.9%	90.4%
2024	92.9%	91.3%
2025	91.3%	90.3%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	KTM 1290 Superduke R 17	Aprilia Tuono
0k-10k miles	88.6%	90.7%
10k-20k miles	87.6%	87.2%
20k-30k miles	92.4%	86.2%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 vs Aprilia Tuono FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 or the Aprilia Tuono?

The KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 passes its MOT first time more often than the Aprilia Tuono: 89.5% vs 88.4%, a 1.1-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Aprilia Tuono still comes out ahead: +0.9 points vs comparable bikes for the KTM 1290 Superduke R 17, +2.3 for the Aprilia Tuono. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 1.5% of KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.1%).

What does the Aprilia Tuono fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 2.5% of Aprilia Tuono MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.5%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 or the Aprilia Tuono?

At 20k-30k miles the KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 passes first time more often: 92.4% for the KTM 1290 Superduke R 17 vs 86.2% for the Aprilia Tuono.

KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 89.5% pass · 2,170 tests APRILIA TUONO 88.4% pass · 34.7k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.